Saldırganlık Eğilimi Ölçeğinin 60-72 Aylık Çocuklar İçin Geçerlik Güvenirlik Çalışmasının Yapılması

Abstract

This study aims to conduct the validity and reliability analysis of the “Aggression Tendency Scale” developed by Cassidy et al. (1996), in children aged 60-72 months. The study group of the research consists of 221 children aged 60-72 months who attend pre-school educational institutions in Antalya's city center and have different sociodemographic characteristics. In the analysis of the data; exploratory factor analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, content validity, test-retest reliability, and internal consistency coefficient (Cronbach's alpha) have been calculated. Opinions have been obtained from 12 experts to determine content validity. Based on expert opinions and suggestions, it has been decided to retain 6 items in the scale. Confirmatory factor analysis has been conducted with the data obtained from the applications performed with the scale that achieved content validity. As a result of the analyses performed, it has been determined that the 6-item structure of the scale generally complies with the collected data. The internal consistency coefficient of the scale has been found to be 0.772. Additionally, the correlation coefficient was found to be 0.782 as a result of the test-retest reliability analysis of the scale. These results have shown that the Aggression Tendency Scale is a valid and reliable tool in evaluating the aggression tendencies of children aged 60-72 months.